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The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Situated in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, The Terraces by Aayu - 2 mins walk to Chulia Street features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

M
Majid
From
Canada
This place was excellent! Its centrally located and the rooms were very clean. The staff were also incredibly helpful. Highly recommend 💯
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$27.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Beach St - George Town Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

J
Jack
From
New Zealand
Easy of access with the code entry, close to the bus station, simple comfy room! The host provided info on food, attractions and conveniences in the local area with a marked up map you can have on your phone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
Price from
US$28.96
1 night, 2 adults
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Sogor Female Dormitory

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, Sogor Female Dormitory offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

B
Bhanu
From
United States
Excellent female dormitory with perfectly planned each and every need of you with micro care. Extraordinary clean. Extremely safe for solo travelers of any age. Your each need is fulfilled better than any so called big budget facilities. Easy check in and check out
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
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US$33.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Amore Stay

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Set within 2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Amore Stay offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

G
Giorgia Elliott
From
Australia
Absolutely everything! The place was new, clean, lovely finishings and great lighting. The air conditioning worked well. They offered free coffee and snacks every day for guests. They allowed early check in when our room was ready and all the staff were so lovely. We actually moved from a previous accomodation that was terrible and we were so happy when we arrived to Amore Stay. Fantastic location, wonderful owners. Would definitely stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
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US$16.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

M
Martyna
From
Poland
The apartment is located in a great location. The facilities are simple. It was super clean and so far best accommodation I had in Malaysia on a low budget. The owners were also super nice. When we had an issue they quickly responded, helped and accommodated us. The owner also stepped by to check up on us and gave us a great list of recommendations for Penang.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
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US$30.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Located within 1.8 km of Penang Times Square and 7.7 km of Straits Quay, Aayu Chulia - Chulia St, George Town features rooms in George Town.

M
MOURAD EL HOUDAIGUI
From
Morocco
The location , the staff , the manager is very helpful , reasonable price , and most important "the quiet and calm" . You have hot or cold sterelized water in the main hall + coffe and tea and other goodies.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,341 reviews
Price from
US$28.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Set within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

E
EOA
From
United Arab Emirates
1. the location is near the mosque, easy to go everywhere, and very convenient. very cultural. 2. The room is super spotless, and the shared bathroom is very close to our room :) 3. Staff makes people feel very welcome:) Especially thanks to Joyce, who helped us manage the check-in time, and make sure the luggage stayed in a safe place, and they even helped us make a photocopy during our very short stay, surprise to get this help and very grateful 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
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US$26.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Pine Armenian

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Pine Armenian is set in George Town, within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 1.8 km of Penang Times Square.

H
Hauke
From
United Kingdom
Super clean, very good location, super nice staff and owner. Comfortable bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Price from
US$15.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town features rooms with air conditioning in George Town.

a
az
From
United Kingdom
The host was so nice and attentive. The rooms were spacious and I felt safe. It’s right near the centre of George Town and you can walk everywhere from the place. The host also allowed me to extend my stay as I made split decision to stay longer as I was enjoying the place very much
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
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US$27.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Nice Inn

George Town (Near Georgetown)

Located in George Town, within 1.3 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Penang Times Square, Nice Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

A
Anastasia Rachel
From
Malaysia
The place is clean, neat and tidy. The staff are friendly and go all out to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Price from
US$24.31
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Save money on hostels in Georgetown and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 796 reviews

    Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Penang Times Square and 8.2 km from Straits Quay.

    From US$36.15 per night

  • The 60

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

    Located in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, The 60 provides rooms with air conditioning.

    From US$24.39 per night

  • Pink Cabana Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

    Strategically located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Wassup Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Penang.

    From US$99.62 per night

  • YMCA Penang

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

    Situated within 1.6 km of Northam Beach and 1.7 km of Penang Times Square, YMCA Penang features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From US$63.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 825 reviews

    Situated in George Town and within 1.5 km of Northam Beach, Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    From US$37.54 per night

  • Star Lodge

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.8
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Set within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Star Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From US$47.01 per night

  • Minima 8

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Minima 8 is situated in George Town, 3.7 km from Penang Times Square and 4.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

    From US$38.13 per night

  • Great Shanghai Guesthouse

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Set within 1.4 km of Penang Times Square and 7.3 km of Straits Quay, Great Shanghai Guesthouse provides rooms in George Town.

    From US$71.50 per night

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  • Homs Female Hostel

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

    Located within 2.1 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Homs Female Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

  • Some Place Else

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Some Place Else provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

  • 246housecafe

    George Town
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    246housecafe is located in George Town, 2.6 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 2.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang.